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Hot and Sexy Prophet Muhammad Cartoons
I’ve spent about 5 years of my life independently studying the World’s religions and various faiths and one of the most interesting aspects of Islam is no depictions of the prophet Muhammad or God in any way/shape/form. This is easily seen in any Muslim art, which typically is more abstract, patterns-based and intricately beautiful.
That said, I am sick and tired of violent, ignorant Muslim groups blaming entire countries and groups of people because of a few ignorant people and a newspaper do not respect their beliefs.
“We are even ready to sacrifice our life for our beloved Prophet,” said Mahmood Sadiqui, a student leader.
About 200 people held a similar rally in Multan, a main city in the eastern Punjab province, burning Danish flags and chanting “Death to the Cartoonist!” and “Boycott, boycott of European products!”
At two rallies in Pakistan’s biggest city of Karachi, about 150 supporters from radical Islamic parties torched effigies of the Danish prime minister amid calls to boycott Danish products.
I know it’s not “all of Islam” doing this. But to “all of Islam”, you should know that this message officially sucks. How can you expect trust and respect in the world when some asshole yells Jihad against the entire country of Denmark, busting out with a chorus line of pointless, irrational flag burning, car burning, rock-throwing, and threats to hang a person who drew A CARTOON…A PICTURE…that you happen to dislike.
This isn’t Denmark provoking a war. Through history, I think we have all seen enough violence called in the name of religious beliefs.
While it’s obvious you don’t believe in Freedom of Speech, Freedom of Press, (although I’m positive you believe in gun rights), or for politics based in logic and reason – is there nowhere in the Koran where Muhammad teaches you forgiveness and understanding?
“Please stop what you’re doing,” Imam Mostafa Chendid, the leader of the Islamic Faith Community, said in an address to young people during Friday’s prayer. “The prophet has not taught you to burn down schools, or burn cars or infrastructure.”
At least some in Islam have some damn sense of reason. The world is a big place, there will never be a day when everyone is Muslim, so you’d better learn to just get along with the rest of us.
Fun link of the day, and my final thought: Christianity can handle some criticism of their art and deity.
